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I've actually jumped off the sign Mike Moustakas train. I'd still take him on 1-2 year deal but his numbers really aren't that great to be signing him long term. He has a lifetime .305OBP which just isn't good enough and the Sox simply need to avoid committing to guys that can't walk or get on base. They already have enough of those.

His 38 homers were nice, finally showed his power potential, but other than last year his career high was 22 which is a pretty significant jump. In just 2 out of 7 seasons he's hit .270 or higher, has an OBP above .310, and a WAR above 2. He's essentially been borderline replacement level for 4 of his 7 seasons. His Wins Above Replacement last year was identical to Todd Frazier's and Frazier didn't exactly have a stellar year last year.

For the right price I'll definitely take him but I'm not committing too much past this year for a guy who really hasn't had two consecutive quality seasons in his career yet.

I've actually jumped off the sign Mike Moustakas train. I'd still take him on 1-2 year deal but his numbers really aren't that great to be signing him long term. He has a lifetime .305OBP which just isn't good enough and the Sox simply need to avoid committing to guys that can't walk or get on base. They already have enough of those.

His 38 homers were nice, finally showed his power potential, but other than last year his career high was 22 which is a pretty significant jump. In just 2 out of 7 seasons he's hit .270 or higher, has an OBP above .310, and a WAR above 2. He's essentially been borderline replacement level for 4 of his 7 seasons. His Wins Above Replacement last year was identical to Todd Frazier's and Frazier didn't exactly have a stellar year last year.

For the right price I'll definitely take him but I'm not committing too much past this year for a guy who really hasn't had two consecutive quality seasons in his career yet.

And I completely understand this logic and pretty much agree. Iíve always been on the side if not signing him. That was just my thinking when it came to him.

Definitely sucks for Burger. If there is a bright side, it's that he's not a pitcher or someone that steals bases/super athlete. Even being an Outfielder would be a cause for concern, but he seems destined to be a 1B/DH, especially now.

With how poorly the free agent market was this year I'm not sure how anyone pays Abreu upwards of 30Mil annually for a guy into his 30's. Not to mention I don't see Abreu marketing himself out of the Sox budget. He knows they want to splash in free agency and have promising players in the system. If he wants to chase the money from New York or Boston I'd just let him walk. Don't see that happening though.

Adolfo is going to DH this year, ...at least until they think he's got enough AB's in for his growth...........not sure how long Burdi will be down......but....to be sure, this is a disturbing trend with the injuries.I was hoping for Burdi to be our closer in 2020.....